Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
China
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Alternate Days
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Compost, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
China Aster
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
चीन एस्टर
Blue Grama Grass
In German
China Aster
Blau Grama Grass
In French
Chine Aster
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
aster de China
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
Κίνα Aster
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
China Aster
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Chiny Aster
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
Sinis Aster
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Callistephus
Bouteloua
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of China Aster and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of China Aster and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Grama Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
China Aster and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
China Aster and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of China Aster and Blue Grama Grass
Care of China Aster and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.